2026 Planned Closures:
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Thursday December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026
Thursday, December 31, 2026 - Friday, January 2, 2027
Same team. Same great lessons. New name, same heart.
Welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities with group and private lessons available.
Swim More. Save More.
*The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.
**Sibling discount applies for the first 3 months of lessons.
Select a Level below to view and book swim classes.
We are in the process of enhancing our curriculum, and some information may not yet reflect these updates.
Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.
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Age: 2-5 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 6:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Bathtime Babies class is the perfect first step to introduce infants to the water.
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Early acclimation
Sensory exploration
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Age: 6-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Toddler courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:
Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Goal:
Water comfort
Bonding with parent
Go underwater for 5-7 seconds
Assisted backfloat
Assisted rollover
Safety skills
Age: 16-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
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Age: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: Parent on deck
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Age: 3 Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Preschool courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to each level are below:
Prerequisites: None
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Age: 4+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Our Kids courses are divided into four different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:
Prerequisites: None
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Independent face-in streamline kick, 12’
Independent streamline back kick, 12’
Assisted side kick
Independent underwater paddles
Independent rollover breath
Independent safety skill (Jump-Turn-Swim and Roll-to-Backfloat)
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Age: 5+ Years
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 minutes
Our Advanced courses are divided into three different levels; full descriptions and links to book classes in each level are below:
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 9 skills
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Class Ratio: 10:1
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Of swim instruction excellence
Backed by 100+ million lessons and proven milestones. Safety is our foundation.
More attention per child means faster progress and greater safety.
Free trial lessons, multi swim (swim multiple times a week) and sibling discounts available.
Comfortable, indoor pools mean year-round lessons. No weather worries.
Life happens! Our flexible scheduling makes swimming fit your family’s routine.
Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trusts our schools. So can you.
Water cycles daily through top-tier filtration and UV-C light sanitation, keeping the pool crystal clear and healthy.
We offer swim clinics weekly for children to learn the basics of swimming in a fast-tracked daily program.
We offer private lessons for children who benefit more from a one-on-one environment and/or to help master specific skills.
It’s never too late to learn! Emler Swim School offers encouraging, adult-focused lessons to help you gain confidence in the water, whether you’re overcoming fears, improving technique or just getting started.
Beard Swim Co is now proudly part of the Emler Swim School family. Located at 4914 Point Fosdick Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, Emler Swim School Gig Harbor brings together the local trust Beard families know and love with Emler’s proven swim curriculum and national expertise. You will see the same welcoming environment, now supported by a larger network focused on safety, confidence, and measurable progress.
At Emler Swim School Gig Harbor, we offer swim lessons for children as young as 2 months through school age. Our milestone based curriculum helps every swimmer build skills step by step, whether they are learning water comfort, working through hesitation, or strengthening strokes. Families choose Emler for our warm water pool, low student to teacher ratios, and instructors who complete more than 40 hours of training so each child gets personal attention.
Our Gig Harbor swim school serves families throughout the area, including Point Fosdick, Uptown Gig Harbor, Artondale, Wollochet, Rosedale, and nearby communities. Conveniently located near shopping and main routes, our school offers group swim lessons, private swim lessons, and swim clinics in a setting designed for comfort and consistency year round.
If you are searching for swim lessons in Gig Harbor, WA, baby swim classes, or a trusted kids swim school near you, Emler Swim School Gig Harbor is ready to welcome your family. Enroll today and experience how Beard Swim Co and Emler Swim School come together to support confident, capable swimmers.
